![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Esteem - Kris Anderson Improvised song, featured on http://uncomposed.com Keywords: Improvised Downloads: 5 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | dead mall debut scenes from our hangout Keywords: improvised music Downloads: 111 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Live at the Escape 13/04/2012 - part 1 - Dzabownia Project Live recording of set 1 at the Escape Amsterdam 13/04/2012 1. Jamaican Warp 2. March of the Androids 3. In the Factory of Lightweight Singletons 4. Arqa Pulse 5. Run or Dance 6. Riders .... Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 38 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | A Trip from Caravanserei - Dzabownia Project Newest Dzabownia recording Keywords: electronic; improvised Downloads: 1 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Rattatuju - Antimatter makes Antimusic - Rattatuju IMPROVISING WITH DIFFERENT TIMBRES AND TECHNIQUES This recording was born in a weird afternoon of full improvisation. Produced by Rattatuju Recorded, mixed and mastered by Francesco Vitale and Pepo Mtoto at "I'm a pathologist Studios" in September 2005. Personnel Pepo Mtoto: Electric 5-chords guitar, Noises, Electric Piano, Acoustic guitar Electronics, Voice Francesco Vitale: Cardboard box, Plastic box, Recycled percussions, Flute, Clarinet, Keyrings, Objects, Acoustic guitar, Electronics, Voice... Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 453 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-52 The Majicks Explored - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf; Mr. Painful âStages Of Alternate Realityâ, or S.O.A.R., continued their wild jam sessions late into the Puget Sound night on this second session. Neighbors were disturbed at great length, but we had an absolute blast twisting sounds âround until they could not (possibly) be bent in any other directions. Everyone was âtogetherâ, and by the early morning hours, there was no question that we were able to fly like the birds scattered all around the edge of the magnificent Puget Sound that we were playing t... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 12 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-56 Dangerous Revisions - Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf This was an âinstantâ group, formed by Harlan Mark Vale (aka Kramtones) & Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj in the early-â90â²s. We did this one between Korea & OlyWa in (only) a matter of weeks. Mark and I had been playing together since the late 1970â²s, and since I was so big into the âdigital undergroundâ (at that time known as the âHometaper networkâ), we knew we had to put some more music together... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 12 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-57 Midget Hill Mastery Tour - Russ Stedman; Dick Metcalf Listeners familiar with the great underground *stars* of the â80â²s and â90â²s will know Russ Stedmanâs name right away⦠he is one RAWK-in guitar player, with a ton of his own releases! The name Zzaj may not be (nearly) as familiar, but heâs been in/on the scene for just about thâ same amount of time. This collaboration represents some very interesting stylistic mixes, for sure; it should have WIDE appeal... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 17 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-62 WODDTS (People Do) - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf Another adventure with Trillium. We are involved in all things musical; If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to help with the costs of maintaining a netlabel (there's a button on the page linked in above, or use the account zzajunique@hotmail.com) Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-63 Rogue Sea Merchants - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf I was on a cruise through Olympia on my way back to Korea after a whirlwind tour of the U.S. while on a two-week vacation with my wife. We set things up so my old playing pals Harlan Mark Vale, John Alkins & a whole host of others from the local Olympia scene would be available for jamminâ down & out. This is one of the gutsiest jazz jam sessions youâll ever hear. Much fun for all (including you, the listener, of course)! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 18 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | erased 1 Keywords: improvised music Downloads: 55 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Live at the Escape 13/04/2012 - part 2 - Dzabownia Project Live recording of set 2 at the Escape Amsterdam 13/04/2012 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 14 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The Dean Wysocki Song - Justin Firestone A free jazz start with word jazz, then a 5/4 tune afterwards. Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 331 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-36 Speeches For The Schizoid - Ernesto Diaz-Infante; Dick Metcalf Ernesto Diaz-Infante provides colorful improvised backgrounds for Zzaj to indulge his musical fantasies on. One of the most adventurous excursions this duo has been on yet, with art (most graciously) furnished by Peter Sharpe. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to help with the costs of maintaining a netlab... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 33 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-28 Veduta Reiter - Ernesto Diaz-Infante; Dick Metcalf Veduta was the 3rd group comprised of San-Francisco multi-instrumentalist Ernesto Diaz-Infante and perpetrator & instigator Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf). It was a TRULY experimental production, yet had some very memorable improvised compositions! Why this name? It's from an old art collection, I believe Do you play live? Used to, though Ernesto & I haven't seen each other for at least 5 years or so How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry? Absolutely Would you si... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 26 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-51 Into The Out - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf; Mr. Painful âStages Of Alternate Realityâ, or S.O.A.R., is one of the wildest jam-bands you have ever heard. Formed on a whim by the waters of the Puget Sound, they invaded the night with sounds never before heard after the first return of Rotcod Zzaj from Morning Calm. One kra-zee ride to oblivion, without doubt! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could ma... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 37 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-60 eSPRESSO wACKO - Dick Metcalf Right after I moved back to Olympia, Washington from Korea the first time (around 1995), I started recording a lot of solo keyboard works⦠experimented with a sampler and my espresso machine one night and thatâs where these 12 tunes came from. Some a little âoddâ, but all with high playing energy! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could mak... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 23 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The Rhythm of the Mystery - Joe Aimone solo guitar improvisation Keywords: improvised music Downloads: 9 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-49 Cross Country - Jim Konen; Mark Kissinger; Rotcod Zzaj Michigan, Washington & Pennsylvania is âwhereâ this trio hails from. 2 guitarists (Jim Konen in Pontiac & Mark Kissinger in Sharon) & one itinerant keyboardist & poet⦠(Rotcod Zzaj in OlyWa).We did this (as happens with so many of our projects) through the mails. Good reviews from Aural Innovations reviewer Jerry Kranitz & others along the wayâ¦. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to d... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 22 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Bee is Going - Alex, Andy and Katsuhiko Recorded live on 18th October 2008 Keywords: music; improvised Downloads: 49 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-65 Infinite Jubilation - Eric Wallack; Dick Metcalf Eric Wallack is a music professor in Ohio who played guitar and Chapman stick on these keyboard/synth compositions by Dick Metcalf. This music was all done through the mails. Eric is a master at his instruments, and plays a blend of psychedelic & straight-ahead rock that is very attractive in oh so many ways. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you cou... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 55 Average rating: (1 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Mercies - Joe Aimone solo guitar improvisations Keywords: improvised music Downloads: 17 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-61 In The Lifeboat - Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf; Remus Glaude Harlan Mark Vale has played synthesizers & drums for (at least) the past 20 years or so in the Great Northwest. Remus Glaude prime instrument is trumpet, though he plays plenty of keyboards, too. Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj) has been playing wild & kra-zee keyboards for about 25 years now. This recording was from a live show at âThe Lifeboatâ restaurant in Olympia, Washington. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation A... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 38 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-32 The Moment As The Motive - Ernesto Diaz-Infante; Dick Metcalf There were many hints of the mystery involved in the creation (of this music) during the mixdowns⦠far more than high-class experiments, this music will intrigue you! Ernesto Diaz-Infante on prepared guitars/vocals and Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj) on Kurzweill PC 88. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) ... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-43 The Coast Of Ghristmas - Eric Hausmann; Dick Metcalf Eric Hausmann (who worked in/on the original Factsheet Five with Gunderloy) hooked up with Rotcod Zzaj while Zzaj was over in Korea (15 years). They put together some very original & stimulating music. âCoast Of Ghristmasâ is one of the better ones, ergo thâ CD. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to help... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 27 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-67 - Undelivered Pizza Jam - Eric Hausmann; Dick Metcalf; John M Bennett Most of the music here came from a visit I made to Eric Hausmannâs abode (then in Florida)⦠we jammed all afternoon and got some excellent music from the session, now released on our âUndelivered Pizza Jamâ CD. I also invited poet John M. Bennett (Columbus, Ohio) to join us on a couple of the tunes, & that turned out to work really well, with great reviews of the CD coming from all kinds of âzines, in great part because of Johnâs additions! If you'd like to look at some of our other musi... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 24 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-46 Peyote Beat Reunion - Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf A more recent pairing of Northwest experimentalists Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf, or Mr. Dick), & Harlan Mark Vale (aka Kramtones). A thoroughly relaxed set, with lots of nuances. These 2 cats have been playing together since the late 1970â²s, and have turned out a LOT of very interesting improvised music! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you cou... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 35 Average rating: (1 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-42 - Entomological Etudes - Matt Turner; Dick Metcalf; Ernesto Diaz-Infante This band was formed out of a need (by improvisors Matt Turner, Ernesto Diaz-Infante & Rotcod Zzaj) to explore the insectuous world of the âbuggedâ! Why this name? We found it buried deeply in the âOrkin Manâsâ truck, I think⦠Do you play live? Not usually. How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry? Tremendously, though we havenât gotten our ârecord dealâ yet... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 45 Average rating: (1 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-48 Band Of Chip Thieves - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf; Peter Tomshany âThe Yakkersâ were an offshoot of an earlier Zzaj Productions group, âThe Imaginary Bandâ. T.I.B. was joined by John Alkins on percussion/keyboards, making the dynamic much different, ergo a new band. If you like improvised and (very) experimental music - this is IT! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) t... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | raumquartier 2013 - Dierk Berthel Learn more on this project here: raumquartier.wordpress.com (in German) Keywords: Improvised Music Downloads: 68 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | STRORK March 2009 Improvisation - STRORK, Dunedin, New Zealand This is a recent recording of the improvisational side of the String Group, Dunedin, New Zealand. The group has been playing and performing from as early as 1996. It is primarily a mixed-experience, improvisational string-section for bowed instruments. More recently it has been known as STRORK. That is the name associated over the last few years with our performances of the composed works for strings and Javanese Gamelan of Alan Starrett, the founder of the group ... Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 36 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-66 Whistlepoot Junction - Jeff Olson; Dick Metcalf HOT onnaâ heels of our last CD together, ânEW dIRECTIONSâ, comes straight-ahead instrumental, improv, poetry, all mixed into one VOLCANICALLY pleasurable listening experience! Iâve NEVER enjoyed playing instrumental pieces as much as with Jeff Olson (of the Screaminâ Popeyes), & this CD (literally) SHINES, volkz! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful i... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 46 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Work in Progress - The Solstice Album - Work in Progress - Elling Town Records The Solstice Album - improvised music by the Work in Progress collective. Tracklist:1. Etude #12. A Late Night Blues3. The Intermittent Star of Bethlehem4. Over // Under5. KotoTotal Playing Time: 48:27For more information (in English and French), follow this link:http://ellingtown.canalblog.com/archives/2012/05/21/24548014.html Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 13 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-69 Stuff Em & Keep The Party Going - Bret Hart; Bob Jordan; Dick Metcalf My improvising pal Bret Hart was working & playing up in the great NorâEast when I hooked back up with him (& a whole host of his krew) on this rock cum jazz adventure⦠I laid down several base tracks, sent âem his way & the magick came right back out of the tape recorder. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Pa... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 48 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | March Of the Androids - One SIded Border - Dzabownia Project Dzabownia Project latest recording, NO OVERDUB, recorded as played on 2012-03-17 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 22 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Improvised Cardiac Surgery - Dzabownia Project Dzabownia Project latest recording, NO OVERDUB, recorded as played on 2012-03-17 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 16 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Powersurge - Dzabownia Project Dzabownia Project latest recording, NO OVERDUB, recorded as played on 2012-03-17 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 9 |
![[collection]](/images/mediatype_collection.gif) | Insubordinations - d'incise Insubordinations is a netlabel dedicated to improvised musics - free, electroacoustic, etc - catched without artifices, energy explosions, spontaneous constructions, abused structures, unstabilities, confrontations or simply absolute liberty. The Insubordinations releases are completely available as free downloadable mp3s and flacs under creative commons license and are sometimes accompanied by limited physical releases... Keywords: improvised music Downloads: 12,779 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | What the Flame Sang - Dzabownia Project Dzabownia recording 26/05/2012 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 2 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Kris Anderson - Esteem - Kris Anderson Improvised song, featured on http://uncomposedmusic.com Keywords: Improvised uncomposed Downloads: 247 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Work in Progress - Dry Sounds - Work in Progress - Elling Town Records Dry Sounds is an album of improvised music by the Work in Progress collective. Tracklist:1. Bon week-end, Pascal2. Cloudy Monday3. Item 15114. Rain on a Plastic Roof5. Sunset Forever?6. The Wild Horses of the SeaTotal Playing Time: 67:51For more information (in English and French), follow this link:http://ellingtown.canalblog.com/archives/2012/05/21/24548044.html Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 11 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Erotic Farmer Part 3 and 4 - Dzabownia Project Dzabownia Project latest recording, NO OVERDUB, recorded as played on 2012-03-17 Keywords: Electronic; Improvised Downloads: 47 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Work in Progress - Quiet Ripples - Work in Progress - Elling Town Records Quiet Ripples - improvised music by the Work in Progress collective.Tracklist:1. Striving for Quiet Reflections2. Ripples on the WaterTotal Playing Time : 46:49For more information (in English and French), follow this link:http://ellingtown.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/21/24548112.html Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 5 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Improvised Music for Saxophone and Piano - Zitzmann + Hetzel Improvised Music for Saxophone and Piano. Keywords: Improvised Music Downloads: 414 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-26 Sdrawkcab Zzaj - Davey Williams; LaDonna Smith; Wally Shoup; John Thompson; Dick Metcalf Davey Williams, Wally Shoup, & LaDonna Smith invited Zzaj to visit/play with them in a seedy lil' punk joint named "The Cavern". This CD is the result! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to help with the costs of maintaining a netlabel (there's a button on the page linked in above, or use the account zzajun... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 34 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-47 At Sunset - John Alkins; Harlan Mark Vale; Dick Metcalf This trio (John Alkins, Harlan Mark Vale and Dick Metcalf) has been playing experimental music since the early 1980â²s. On this outing, they were (about) 50 yards away from the edge of the Puget Sound, listening to (and watching) the waves roll in on a beautiful sunset evening. This music will soothe and excite you (at the same time). If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 41 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | sordomutics - the cutest puppy in the world from FINFOLK (on sockets cdr), recorded live in washington dc in 2005. available for $7 ppd from cutestpuppy.net Keywords: experimental; improvised Downloads: 859 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-31 Imagined Existence - Ernesto Diaz-Infante; Dick Metcalf Ernesto Diaz-Infante is a multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco who created some long-distance spontaneous mayhem with Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj). This avant-garde CD, titled "IMAGINED EXISTENCE", is the result. If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to help with the costs of maintaining a netlabel (ther... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 34 Average rating: (1 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | ZP-27 Exquisitely Painful - Mr. Painful; Dick Metcalf Our guitar-playin' pal Mr. Painful joined us (seems like years ago, it was really only '96) on some skull-rippin' sessions here at my "In The Shadow Studios" (of Mount Rainier, of course). The results are as powerful as th' big quake comin' that'll dump us all into thee Pacific! Some H-O-T music on here, sure to thrill all those who luv git-arz' that jus' won't QUIT!!! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our mu... Keywords: jazz; improvised Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Work in Progress - Old Time Relijun - Work in Progress - Elling Town Records Old Time Relijun is an album of improvised music by the Work in Progress collective.Tracklist: 1. Goddess Worship2. Secret Devotion (Throughout the Millenia)3. Megalithic Temple4. Mother's SongTotal Playing Time: 48:05For more information (in English and French), follow this link:http://ellingtown.canalblog.com/archives/2012/09/10/26454825.html Keywords: Improvised music Downloads: 15 |